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Towson Masters of Arts in Teaching Special Education

This Towson University/MCPS partnership program is designed for those without formal training in the field of education who are seeking initial teacher certification and a master's degree in Special Education.

Program begins in the Fall of 2008 and can be completed in 6 semesters with the final internship to be scheduled for the spring or summer of 2011. All courses will be offered at a favorable tuition rate and conveniently located at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville.

An information meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 15 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., Bldg 3 Room 2230 at the Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland. Information about the application process, tuition reimbursement, and program components will be provided. All interested candidates should plan to attend.

If you have questions or need further information, please call Ms. Judy Webster at 301-738-6326, or Ms. Marcie Povitsky at 301-738-6062.

Towson University/MCPS Partnership - Certification in Administration and Supervision

Towson University is offering a partnership program in administration and supervision certification to all MCPS teachers. These courses will take place at the Universities at Shady Grove and will begin in Fall 2008. Courses will also be offered at a favorable rate.

An interest meeting for this program will be held on May 7, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Bldg 3, Room 2230 at the Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland. All interested candidates should plan to attend.

If you have questions or need further information, please contact Dr. Roxanna DellaVecchia at 410-704-4623.

Towson Master's Degree in Special Education

The Towson University/MCPS partnership is a unique opportunity to earn a Master's Degree and state certification in Special Education. It is designed for elementary, middle or secondary teachers certified in a content area.

Program begins Fall 2008, can be completed in six semesters with the final internship to be scheduled for the spring or summer of 2011. All courses will be offered at a favorable tuition rate and conveniently located at the Universities of Maryland, Shady Grove campus.

An Information meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, Bldg 3 Room 2230 at the Universities at Shady Grove Center, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland. Information about the application process, tuition reimbursement, and program components will be provided. All interested candidates should plan to attend.

If you have questions or need further information, please call Ms. Judy Webster, at 301-738-6326, or Ms. Marcie Povitsky at 301-738-6062.

University of Maryland at College Park/ Teaching Science Master's Degree or Certificate Program

This MCPS/UMCP partnership focuses on assisting elementary and middle school science teachers to become highly qualified. Educators can earn either a masters degree (30 credits) or receive an 18 credit certificate in teaching science. Many of the courses will be held at the Universities at Shady Grove center, and the remaining courses will be offered at the University of Maryland College Park campus. This program will begin in the fall of 2008.

Interest meetings for this teaching science partnership opportunity will be held on May 8th and May 13th from 4-5 p.m. at The Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland in Bldg. III Room 2230. All interested candidates should plan to attend.

Master's Degree in Human Development

The University of Maryland at College Park and MCPS through the Office of Organizational Development are seeking candidates for the Human Development Master’s Degree partnership program beginning fall 2007. This master’s degree is a two year, 30 - credit program that focuses on the middle and high school adolescent and includes courses in human and cognitive development, achievement motivation, social bases of behavior, learning theory, learning styles, and technology in the classroom. Also, this degree program will meet the six-credit state reading mandate for teachers with high school certification.

All courses will be taught in Montgomery County by full-time faculty of the University of Maryland. This program also eliminates the cost of University of Maryland semester fees.

An interest meeting for this partnership will be held on April 22, 2008 at Springbook HS in Room B101 from 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM. Applications will be available at this time.

For additional information contact Russ Fazio, Office of Organizational Development, at 301-353-8556.

University of Maryland at College Park/MCPS Literacy Coaches Partnership

The University of Maryland at College Park and MCPS through the Offices of Organizational Development and Curriculum and Instruction are seeking candidates for the Secondary School Literacy Coaches Partnership Program beginning summer 2008. This unique 18 - credit program will support a cohort of approximately 20 MCPS secondary teachers interested in serving as literacy coaches. The partnership is specifically aimed at building the capacity of secondary teachers to support reading instruction in the secondary content areas.

All courses will be taught in Montgomery County by University of Maryland full-time and part-time faculty. This program is supported by a Maryland State Department of Education Teacher Quality Grant. The grant includes partial payment of tuition costs.

Applications will be distributed at an interest meeting on April 23, 4 - 5 PM at Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Building 3, Rm 3216. For additional program information contact Wayne Slater, University of Maryland, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at (301) 405-3128 or Russ Fazio, Office of Organizational Development, at 301-353-8556.

Johns Hopkins University/MCPS Partnership - Certification in Administration and Supervision

All MCPS teachers interested in taking courses that will lead to certification in Administration and Supervision may apply to the partnership between Johns Hopkins University and MCPS through the Office of Organizational Development. Coursework will begin summer 2008 and run for four consecutive semesters.

An open house to explain the program is scheduled for May 7, 2008. The open house will be held from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM at the Johns Hopkins Shady Grove Center, 9601 Medical Center Dr., Rockville, Maryland 20850, Gilchrist Building (center building), in Room 301. Applications will be distributed at this meeting. Interested persons unable to attend the open house should call Lauren English, at 301-353-8556 for applications after May 7, 2008.

Columbia Union College Bachelor' Degree

This two year partnership is for those MCPS employees with at least 60 credits or an Associate of Arts degree. Successful completion of the program results in Maryland teacher certification in elementary and special education. Participants in the program will work as a paid paraeducator in MCPS. Classes for this program are offered in the evenings at Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Attend an interest meeting on March 12th at 4:00 PM in the Office of Organizational Development large training room (Rm 3383 - 3rd floor) at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874 to learn more about this program.

Call Russ Fazio @ 301-353-8556 for further information and applications.

MCPS/McDaniel College Administration & Supervision Partnership

McDaniel College in partnership with MCPS through the Office of Organizational Development is offering the following programs for teachers:

• Administrator certification for teachers who hold a master’s degree

• Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Leadership

Both programs result in teachers being eligible for the Maryland Administrator I Certificate. Coursework will begin May 2008. McDaniel College provides a significantly reduced tuition rate for this partnership and will offer courses at various Montgomery County sites.

Interest meetings to explain the program are scheduled for March 3rd and March 17th, 2008. The interest meetings will be held from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM at the Office of Organizational Development, 12900 Middlebrook Road (Third Floor, Room 3383), Germantown, Maryland 20874. You need only attend one of the meetings. Call or email Leslie Dennis to RSVP at 1-866-962-4723 or ldennis@mcdaniel.edu by February 29, 2008 for the March 3rd meeting or by March 14th for the March 17th meeting.

Applications will be distributed at the meetings and there is a one time $50 application fee that can be paid by check at the meeting you attend. All applications will be due on March 21, 2008 and an orientation meeting for new students will be held on May 5 at the MCPS Office of Organizational Development in Germantown.

Interested persons unable to attend the meeting should call Russ Fazio, Office of Organizational Development, 301-353-8556, for applications and information after March 3, 2008.

Towson/MCPS Offer Elementary Education Master's Degree with a focus on Gifted & Talented

Towson University, through the MCPS Division of Academic Support, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs, and the Office of Organizational Development, is offering the opportunity for MCPS elementary and middle school teachers to earn a Master's Degree in Elementary Education Grades 1-8: with a Focus in Gifted Education.

This unique 33 credit graduate program will support a cohort of approximately 24 MCPS elementary and middle school teachers. Candidates will complete seven courses in advanced content and practices in education of the gifted and four courses emphasizing advanced competencies in curriculum and development, instructional design, multicultural education, and research. The program will focus on direct application of course content to the school and classroom setting with an emphasis on the education of the under-served, under-represented gifted and talented student.

Interest meetings to explain the partnership program are planned for 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, March 12, at the Edison Center, Room 2206, 12501 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906 and March 13 at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, 3rd Floor, Room 3383, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, Maryland 20874. Personnel from both Towson University and MCPS will be present to explain the partnership program and discuss the application process. For further information on this program contact Dr. Russ Fazio (MCPS) at 301-353-8556 or Dr. Linda Emerick (Towson University) at 410-704-4251.


Contact Information

Russ Fazio
301-353-8556

Montgomery County Public Schools, Upcounty Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown, Maryland 20874

Career Enhancement and Teacher Preparation for Support Staff and Career Changers

Montgomery College

Associate of Arts in Education
For MCPS staff with fewer than 60 credits. This degree focuses on elementary education and prepares an individual for entering a four year bachelor’s degree in education.  For additional information call 301-251-7269.

Maryland Teachers Certification (begins 5/06)
For those with a bachelor’s degree outside of the field of education and wishing to become certified at the secondary level. Primary focus is on recruitment of individuals with a background in mathematics and science.

Columbia Union College  (Bachelor’s Degree)

For support staff with at least two years of college; provides the second two years of a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education. Upon completion of the program participants are dually certified in elementary and special education.

Johns Hopkins University (Master’s Degree)

PRO MAT - Professional Immersion Program
For career changers in critical need areas: The program results in Secondary certification in Math, Science, English and Foreign Language. Candidates receive tuition support, work as substitute teachers during their training program and are committed to work for MCPS for three years following graduation.

PRO SEMS – Professional Immersion Program in Special Education
For career changers seeking to be Special Education teachers.  The program Results in K-12 certification in Special Education, mild to moderate disabilities. Candidates receive tuition support, work as substitute teachers during their training program, and are committed to work for MCPS for three years following graduation.

SET IT – Special Education Teacher Immersion Training
For career changers and support staff seeking to be special education teachers.  The program results in K-12 certification in Special Education, mild to moderate disabilities.  Candidates are employed as special education paraeducators, work in two schools, and do two formal internships.  In addition to salary and benefits, participants are eligible for partial tuition reimbursement as MCPS paraeducators.

SETIT (Special Education Teacher Immersion Training) (Word Document)

SETIT Info (PPT)

Towson Master’s in Special Education ( MAT)
This partnership is for support staff with a bachelor’s degree seeking initial teacher certification.  It results in state certification K-12 and a master’s degree in special education.  Priority is given to those individuals with a major in a content area, e.g. English, mathematics, science and history.

George Washington University- (Master’s degree)

TEACHERS 2000
Millennium Teachers and Teaching Corps Fellows programs.
For career changers seeking secondary teacher certification.   This program prepares individuals to teach secondary special education, computer science, or general education content.  Candidates receive tuition support, work as substitute teachers during their training program and are committed to work for MCPS for 2-3 years following completion of the program.

University of Maryland - (Master’s Degree)

CITE – Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education

For support staff with a bachelor’s degree.  Results in a master’s degree in elementary education and  MSDE certification in grades 1-8.  Participants work as paraeducators for two years in a MCPS elementary school and complete two formal internships.   In addition to salary and benefits, participants are eligible for partial tuition reimbursement. 

CITE (Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education) (Frequently asked questions)

Master’s Certification (Secondary Content)

For career changers seeking secondary teacher certification in math, science, English, and foreign language.   This is an alternative teacher education program designed for candidates who have completed bachelor’s degrees in academic fields.  Interns are assigned to a 2/3’s time assignment in a participating middle or high school for the entire school year as the basis for their “field” experience.  Program themes include:  inquiry/reflection; diversity; and democratic learning communities.

TESOL- Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages
For support staff with a bachelor’s degree and MCPS certified teachers.  This program results in a master’s degree and MSDE certification in ESOL.

 

Tuition Reimbursement: procedures for getting reimbursed for courses. Revisedin November, 2001.

Reimbursement Form 440-13: PDF format

Teacher and Leadership Development
Master’s Degree, Doctorate Degree and/or Certification Programs for teachers and administrators
Bowie State University

Reading
Results in a master’s degree and  MSDE certification as a reading specialist.

Administration and Supervision
Results in a master’s degree in administration and supervision and MSDE certification at either the elementary or secondary level.

Hood College

Administration and Supervision
Results in MSDE certification in administration and supervision at either the elementary or secondary level.

Administration and Supervision
Results in a master’s degree in administration and supervision and MSDE certification at either the elementary or secondary level.

Johns Hopkins University

Administration and Supervision
Results in MSDE certification in administration and supervision at either the elementary or secondary level.

Instructional Technology
Results in a master’s degree with a specialization in instructional technology. Some of the coursework takes place online.

McDaniel College

Administration and Supervision
Results in MSDE certification in administration and supervision at either the elementary or secondary level

Administration and Supervision
Results in a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with a focus on administration and supervision and MSDE certification at either the elementary or secondary level.

Media Library Science
Results in a master’s degree and Maryland certification as a school librarian.

Towson University

Administration and Supervision
Results in MSDE certification in administration and supervision at the elementary or secondary level.

Special Education
Results in MSDE certification and a master’s degree in secondary or elementary special education for teachers.  Teachers will be dually certified in special education and a content area upon completion of the program.

Media Library Science
Results in a master’s degree and certification as a school librarian.

University of Maryland

Human Development
Results in a master’s degree in Human Development targeting middle and secondary school teachers.

Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages
For support staff with a bachelor’s degree and MCPS certified teachers.  This program results in a master’s degree and MSDE certification in ESOL

School of Library and Media Services
Results in a master’s degree and state certification as a school library and media services specialist.

Middle School Mathematics Education
Results in a master’s degree in mathematics education and preparation for middle schoolstate certification.  Courses focus on instruction in Algebra and Geometry formiddle school students. 

Education Policy and Leadership
Results in a doctorate (Ed.D.) in educational leadership. The program is designed to prepare educators for major leadership positions.

Certificate in Secondary School Literacy Coaching
This is a six course (18 credit) program that focuses on developing literacy coaches for the secondary school level.University of Maryland University CollegeInstructional TechnologyResults in a master’s degree with a specialization in instructional technology.  All courses are provided online.

University of Maryland University College

Instructional Technology
Results in a master's degree with a specialization in instructional technology. All courses are provided online.

Updated March 21, 2008 | Maintained by David Kreisberg

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